Grammar is the art of inventing and combining symbols - the beginning stage of learning. CCA's Grammar School consists of Pre-K through 6th-grade students. We focus on the grammar of learning by installing “pegs” of lasting knowledge that can be built upon. Grammar is a language of symbols, a language in which fluency is the antecedent of critical thinking and winsome communication. Each day begins with a morning assembly in which prayer, Pledges, and the singing of jingles and hymns are prominent (jingles are tied to the curriculum and help students solidify the information learned by engaging their vocal and melodic capacities). Grammar School students are evaluated three times a year using an innovative assessment that not only measures information retained, but growth in mathematics, reading, and language arts skills as well. These metrics are used to help parents and teachers see where the students are ranked both within CCA and nationally. These tests are not the definition of the child's capabilities but are just a piece of the information to help us nurture each student's abilities.